Gender bias in academia: A lifetime problem that needs solutions
Publication type
journal article
Publication date
2021
Author(s)
Language
English
View point(s)
Institutional
PhD Level
Discipline(s)
Abstract
Despite increased awareness of the lack of gender equity in academia and a growing number of initiatives to address issues of diversity, change is slow, and inequalities remain. A major source of inequity is gender bias, which has a substantial negative impact on the careers, work-life balance, and mental health of underrepresented groups in science. Here, we argue that gender bias is not a single problem but manifests as a collection of distinct issues that impact researchers’ lives. We disentangle these facets and propose concrete solutions that can be adopted by individuals, academic institutions, and society.
Journal
Neuron
ISSN
0896-6273
Volume
109
Issue
13
Pagination
2047-2074